Fentanyl: The Drug That's Killing More Americans Than Guns and Cars Combined with Brock Bevell - Spartan Leadership Podcast #23

What can we do to save lives in the face of the fentanyl epidemic?

The opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health crisis, with fentanyl playing a significant role. In this episode, we take a closer look at the problem and the efforts being made to combat it. I am joined by Brock Bevell, a retired cop and a recovered opioid addict who is now on a mission to save lives and help people combat addiction. He shares his inspiring story, insights about the crisis and his thoughts on the government’s efforts to face the fentanyl crisis.

We may not be in control of the whole situation but what can we do about it? Is raising awareness enough? How can we protect our loved ones from this silent killer?

Tune in to find out.

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction

02:39 Brock’s Addiction & Recovery Backstory

12:08 The Difference Between Opioids And Fentanyl

19:22 The Drug Dealing Business Model

26:15 How Fentanyl Is Being Transported Across Borders

30:58 Political Efforts To Stop The Fentanyl Crisis

35:59 Harm Reduction In America

45:07 What We Can Do About Fentanyl Addiction

56:34 Mental Health & Addiction